Thread: Mechanum Wheel Sizes
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Re: Mechanum Wheel Sizes
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Originally Posted by pfreivald View Post
Looks like added complexity to me. It's not like the robot just dies the moment one wheel is in the air -- this is what practice is for! A centered CG and a rugged, non-racked frame is more important than a flexible frame.

If I could like this, I would.

You can see our base here: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/img...933a08b7_l.jpg

It was rigid, many times we'd lift a corner getting onto the bridge. The robot isn't going to instantly spin out if one wheels loses contact. Plenty of practice will be your biggest help. Build it with parts available, practice, and then decide if it's worth continuing to build upon.